Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR A DTC C1231-DRIVE TEST: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Using the scan tool, read and record DTC's.
3. Using the scan tool, read and record Freeze Frame information.
4. Perform ECU initialization with drive test. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
5. Start the engine.
6. Using the scan tool, read and record DTC's.
  Does the scan tool display: C1231-DRIVE TEST: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Perform the ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
VERIFY THAT THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. Using the scan tool, select ECU View.
2. Verify that the Steering Angle Sensor is active on the bus.
  Is the Steering Angle Sensor active on the bus?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Refer to NO RESPONSE FROM THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) and perform the diagnostic procedure.
CHECK STEERING ANGLE
1. Turn steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
2. With scan tool check steering angle.
  Is the Steering Angle reading within ±15 degrees?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 5.
CHECK STEERING ANGLE CHANGE
1. Turn steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
2. With scan tool check steering angle.
3. Rotate steering wheel to the right and the degrees will decrease and rotating steering wheel to the left the degrees will increase.
  Did the steering angle change accordingly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Clockspring (SAS) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INSTALLATION
WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

NOTE:
Proper Clockspring (SAS) installation is crucial for proper operation.
1. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
2. Verify that the Clockspring (SAS) is properly installed. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
  Is the Clockspring (SAS) properly installed?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .